Internship, Estagiário de Comunicação UNICEF Salvador, BA, Brasil.
Organizational Context
UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of children and adolescents globally, working in the most challenging places to reach the world's most disadvantaged girls and boys. Established by the UN in 1946, UNICEF operates in 190 countries and territories, with a significant presence in Brazil since 1950. Its core values include care, respect, integrity, trust, and responsibility.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide a university student with practical experience to enrich their educational journey. UNICEF is committed to professional integration, valuing the contributions of students and professionals. The organization encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular focus on promoting equity and diversity by encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups in Brazil. This program also offers stipends, strongly encouraging applications from low-income youth. UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy against conduct incompatible with its objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
Responsibilities
The intern will support communication activities in Salvador and the Brazilian Semi-arid region under the guidance of the Communication Specialist. Key responsibilities include producing content, monitoring media, organizing information and contacts with partners, supporting digital content development for the SELO UNICEF platform, and assisting with meetings and events. The intern will interact with the UNICEF team and partners from government, civil society, and communication professionals. Specific tasks involve supporting local and regional press relations, conducting interviews, producing informative texts and digital content on UNICEF's priority themes, supporting national communication actions in the Northeast, and gathering information for advocacy on child protection, education, and adolescent opportunities. The role also includes liaising with local partners, supporting communication with local groups, participating in team and partner meetings, organizing communication materials, and publishing content on digital channels for Selo UNICEF.
Work Experience
No specific prior work experience is explicitly required, as this is an internship designed for professional development and practical learning.
Skills
Content production, Media monitoring, Information organization, Digital content development, Press relations support, Interviewing, Writing informative texts, Digital platform management, Stakeholder liaison, Event support, Advocacy support, Communication strategy support